American Innovation Hub: AI & Digital Skills for the Creative & Tech Economy

The U.S. Mission to Indonesia is seeking a partner to operationalize the American Innovation Hubs program, which aims to transform five American Corners into modern innovation spaces, equip Indonesia's youth, creatives, and MSMEs with full-stack American AI and digital skills, and build sustained Indonesian demand for the American AI technology stack. The program will involve recruiting and professionalizing local staff, procuring and installing U.S. AI hardware and licensed American AI software, designing and delivering recurring American AI Skills Labs, and producing tangible participant outputs. The ideal applicant will have experience in implementing similar programs, a strong understanding of the Indonesian creative and technology sectors, and the ability to build and steward local partnerships. • The program will serve several distinct audiences, including Indonesian youth and young adults, MSME owners and operators, and American Corner staff. • The program's objectives include repositioning and equipping the five American Corners, recruiting and professionalizing local staff, training at least 1,500 youth, creative professionals, and MSMEs, and delivering sustained, regular AI-focused programming. • The program will be implemented through a cooperative agreement, with the U.S. Mission to Indonesia being substantially involved in implementation. • The recipient will be responsible for implementing the program, recruiting and supervising local staff, procuring and installing U.S. AI hardware and licensed American AI software, designing and delivering programming, and producing tangible participant outputs.